Outside…
Lately there have been a few tornado’s and one touched down near our house. There is a tree outside my bedroom that was planted just before we moved here in 1999 and it’s really tall. Limbs kept breaking off because of the high wind and some hit the roof and some fell to the ground. It was very loud, freaked me, my dog and cats out.

Thankful…
That there wasn’t any more damage

Reading…
Perched on the Edge: Poems and Songs for Everyday by Lowell a Anderson, a blogger buddy

Listening To…
The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani

Watching…
A Million Little Things which Paula posted about on her blog
Smidgens, Snippets & Bits-SO GOOD!

Fitness…
I’ve found some new recipes to try and since it’s cooler I’d like to start walking outside some and maybe talk my kids/grandkids into going to one of the local trails to ride our bikes

In The Kitchen…
Eating out today

Today’s To-Do List…
Reading, tv, snuggling with my animals, making a list of meals for the week

One of my favorite things:
Daylight coming early, yeah I know a lot of people don’t like it but I do

Looking forward to…
Picking up Elevation by Stephen King that’s waiting for me at the library  (it doesn’t have the highest rating but I’m still excited to read it)

Question…
What’s your favorite Christmasy book?

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

Outside…
73° with low humidity, loving this cooler weather

Thankful…
That I had last weekend off and got to spend time with my kids and grandkids

Reading…
Sea Prayer by Khaled Hosseini

Listening To…
In Pieces by Sally Field

Watching…
I plan to start watching The Kids Are Alright today

Fitness… 
Would like to find something new to do, maybe kayaking

In The Kitchen…
Today it’s KFC

Today’s To-Do List…
Figuring out what meals to make this week

One of my favorite things:
A cold bottle of water

Looking forward to…
Having next weekend off

A Link I Want To Share
Attack Of The Cute

Question…
What did you do last weekend?
My answer: I went to Silver Springs

A Favorite Bible Verse…
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
– Proverbs 3:5-6

From the camera…

Outside…
91°, slightly cloudy, slight breeze, and very quiet other than a car zooming past now and then

Thankful…
that I have today off after a 12 day stretch at work

Reading…
A Flair for Chardonnay (Sadie Kramer Flair #1) by Deborah Garner

Listening To…
I only have an hour left of  Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson

Watching…
I plan on watching the first episode of this season’s Survivor today

Fitness…
I worked so much last week & so much exercise there that I didn’t do much when I got home

In The Kitchen…
Eating out today, tomorrow I’ll make Cubed Steak, mashed potatoes & corn

Today’s To-Do List…
I did all the laundry etc. yesterday after work so that I could just relax today so I plan on watching some tv,  finish a current read or both , cuddling with my dog and cats

One of my favorite things:
It’s Lovebug  & rainy season in Florida so right now I’m loving Rain-X Bug Remover Windshield Washer Fluid and Rain-X Water Repellency Wiper Blades

Looking forward to…
Checking out all the new shows coming out on Netflix

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

Outside…
High is supposed to be 90° with 99% humidity and right now it’s dark and quiet at 6:00 am

Thankful…
For good books and good movies, I love both

Reading:
Bodies on the Beach (Hang Ten Australian Cozy #1) by Stacey Alabaster

Listening To…
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King

Watching…
Going to watch Ladies In Lavender today or tomorrow, which I saw at Joyfully Retired

Fitness…
Lots of strength training and steps, eating more meatless meals

In The Kitchen…
Baked Cajun Style Andouille Smoked Sausage w/potatoes, carrots, & cabbage tonight

Today’s To-Do List…
I worked this morning & plan to relax the rest of the day

One of my favorite things:
My cats & dog meeting me at the door when I come home

Looking forward to…
Taking Kaiyo to the groomer tomorrow, I had to cancel her appt. for the 5th due to a work meeting

Question…
What did you have for lunch yesterday?
My answer: Take-out Chinese

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

How the heck did that happen?

Outside…
76° with a clear light blue sky, high of 88° with 98% humidity & 90% chance of thunderstorms & very quiet

Thankful…
For feeling a bit better

Reading…
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

Listening To…
One Night In November by Amélie Antoine

Watching…
P.S. I Love You

Fitness…
I found some workout videos that Stacy posted a year ago and I want to check them out and see if there’s any that I want to do

In The Kitchen…
No idea

Today’s To-Do List…
Just relaxing with some books, tv, & my animals

One of my favorite things:
Rare days of no plans & nothing on the to-do list

Looking forward to…
Cooler weather and the end of our rainy season, it’s so humid, even before the sun comes up

A Link I Want To Share
Snapguide

Question…
Do you have any siblings?
My answer: I have a twin brother & 3 older sisters, our oldest sister is deceased

A Favorite Bible Verse…
A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit dries the bones.
– Proverbs 17:22

From the camera…

Outside…
It’s too early to tell, but it’s been cooler the last few days so I’m hoping today will be too

Thankful…
For family time

Reading…
The Bridge: A Collection Of Short Stories by Paula Kay

Listening To…
Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Watching…
Big Brother 20

Fitness…
I’m doing good, eating better and drinking more water. Sunday is a “free” day as far as food

In The Kitchen…
Last night we had fish and baked beans

Today’s To-Do List…
I have a 4 hour meeting at a nearby hospital which is for work and then going to Mr. Dunderbak’s with Anthony, Jeremy, & Susie

One of my favorite things:
Smelling fresh cut grass

Looking forward to…
Spending time with my daughter tomorrow

Question…
Would you rather live permanently in a roller coaster park or in a zoo?
My Answer: I LOVE roller coasters but I also love animals, and think a zoo would be a better place to live permanently. Although coaster are fun, animals are better company.

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

Outside…
Right now it’s 79° and supposed to get up to 88°. There’s a slight chance of rain & the sky is blue and cloudless. And it’s quiet out there which is unusual for a weekend.

Thankful…
For a family that loves spending time together

Reading…
The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker (Kindle)

Live Your Life: 14 Days to the Best You by Ann LeFevre (Print)

Listening To…
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

Watching…
I’m still binge watching Monk & on season 2.

Health/Fitness…
Last week I started getting pains in my upper thigh & for me that means I’m not drinking enough water. I try to drink at least 80 oz. every day but sometimes I don’t get that much. When my legs started hurting I made sure I got enough water every day and the pain stopped. Dehydration can really mess with your body.

In The Kitchen…
Eating out today

Today’s To-Do List…
Just have fun!

One of my favorite things:
Light & Fit Vanilla Greek Yogurt, I love it! I buy it by the quart.

Looking forward to…
Today I’m going to Busch Gardens with my two sons, daughter in law & oldest granddaughter

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

Outside…
70°, wet and rainy. There are no distinguishable clouds but the sky looks white instead of blue, it’s been raining/storming on and off for about 5 days now.

Thankful…
For the rain but would like some days of sunshine too.

Reading…
I’m slowly reading The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton & Framed in Cherry Hills (Cozy Cat Caper Mystery #2) by Paige Sleuth.

Listening To…
I just finished listening to Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens and yesterday I started listening to My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman. Stevens and Backman are definitely on my favorite authors list. I’ve loved every book I’ve read by them.

Watching…
I’m trying to decide what to start binge watching on Netflix, any suggestions?

Fitness…
I’ve been getting a lot of exercise but not eating as healthy as I should have been, I need to work on that.

In The Kitchen…
Today I’m making spaghetti and cheese bread.

Today’s To-Do List…
I’m going to go through my bathroom and bedroom closets and decide what I want to keep or get rid of. Both closets are huge and I loved that when we moved in but now I’m not thrilled about having to go through all that stuff. The saying “make it big and they will fill it” applies here.

One of my favorite things:
Discovering new restaurants.

Looking forward to…
Going to the beach, hopefully one of my days off will be sunny.

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…

The place I work passes out things for “Today Is…” days and on Pretzel day they handed out bags of these cute heart pretzels. I had never seen heart pretzels before but I think they are so cute!

Outside…
81° now, high of 84°, windy and it’s supposed to rain starting around 3pm. Update: I ended up going to IKEA with my son Anthony and my dil Susie and just got back home. It’s 6:14 pm and the storms have stopped for now. It’s 70° now with a chance of more rain

Thankful…
for spending time with all 3 of my kids, my 4 grandkids, and dil yesterday playing games and lots of laughing

Reading…
Still reading  Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us by Roma Downey

Listening To…
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Watching…
I just finished binge watching Hart Of Dixie (LOVED IT) and plan on starting something else tomorrow. Any suggestions?

Fitness…
I haven’t done much the last few days other than walking and strength training

In The Kitchen…
Not cooking anything today because we ate out

Today’s To-Do List…
Went out to eat at Sonny’s BBQ and then to IKEA to look for kitchen cabinets

One of my favorite things:
Dunkin Donuts – Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissant

Looking forward to…
Taking Kaiyo to the groomer on the 25th, she’s getting pretty furry

A Favorite Bible Verse…

From the camera…